My Policy/Terms of Use

I had been meaning to do this for some time. There is no need to ask my permission to use my meshes for your creations. Why? Because you can take it alll~!!!! XD It's all free for you to use, any object meshes I upload. I don't need any credit; it won't keep me from breathing or anything serious like that, though the warm fuzziness inside when it's given is always a nice feeling. ^-^ All I ask is that you don't use my textures. They're not all that great, anyway, so this is more of a warning than a request, lol. Also, I have no problem with people re-uploading my work on other sites and forums (especially the foreign ones)--just as long as you don't say it's YOURS. That's bad, and the gremlins will attack you in your sleep if you say you created it when you know you didn't. As long as you say this is Elle the Hermit's or something, I'm a happy camper. Well...that's not true, I HATE camping--last camping trip I took was way back when I was a little girl and I've had BAD allergies since birth, so I was sick the entire time, and they loaded me up with so many meds that I was asleep nearly the whole time and missed out on the free marshmallows and no one bothered to frikkin wake me up and--omG I'm at it again! O.O

I've Got Troubles -- Accounts Hacked

Urgh, this has been a TERRIBLE start to the weekday for me! :( On New Years morning my computer got a registry error crash and I lost all my data (that was my fault though--I did something stupid, pfft!). Then my swollen hands and feet returned (it's going down a little now, so I walk with little pain -- don't ask how old I am to have such problems; you'll be just as baffled as I am!). And THEN, on the 17th, I woke up at around 6 to get the brat ready for school, checked my emails, and learned at at 3 or 4 that morning my Sims 3 account was HACKED!! Yes: HACKED! O.O Some complete @#$%^&*! went and somehow found my password, and used it to not only get into my EA/Origin account (and spend all my simpoints Gifting people), but then used it to get into my Google account and delete it. As such, all my related accounts like Youtube & Mediafire were deleted, and and my Photobucket account was hacked, my pictures either deleted or replaced with porn. *SIGH* I flagged the photos and reported them to Photobucket. We'll see if they can remove my old account, so I can start afresh under a new one. Yeah. Good times. EA contacted me straightaway when they saw a change in my account, which saved my tooshie--thanks EA/Origin! They managed to get my Sims 3 accounts back in order, change my password, and reimbursed me for my simpoints, so I am fortunate that that was far as the hacker got. And I learned a valuable lesson: strengthen your frikkin password, especially Google, since they like to automatically Connect you to every daggone thing!! I had that Youtube account before I even joined TS3 OR Gmail!! That was my baby! *sobbing* Just letting y'all in on the woe that is me! ^-^

A Brief Absense, folks

Sorry I haven't been around much lately, everybody. Over the weekend my computer somehow got a *crazy* registry error, and after a few blue screens of death in a row I decided (rather irrationally) to delete my entire user account and start afresh. Unfortunately, the last time I backed up my pc was on Halloween. :P So, I have been running around like mad trying to backtrack everything I've done over the past 2+ months, and try to recover as much of my game (and the multiple creations I was in the middle of completing--GRRRR!!! >_< ) as I possibly can. So far so good--I am currently reinstalling a LOT of CC, and hopefully I can be up and running again and back to finishing more creations some time next week, with uploads ready for you all by early February. My save files are all corrupted, so hopefully the backup versions will work, or it might take me even longer, as I'll have to start multiple projects all over again--*SIGH*. :(

Just FYI!!! ^-^

PMs All Gone, folks

Aw crap! :( They got rid of the old Private Messages in my inbox; so my PM page is totally empty--I was saving certain messages from almost a whole year ago--NOOOO!! *weeping* If you've sent me a PM recently and I haven't responded yet, please send it to me again. Sorry. :(

My gratitude knows no bounds

I really feel that I should make a proper statement, that words really don't do much credit for, but I'll try to be as eloquently sincere as I possibly can: I LOVE YOU TSRAA!!!! :D lol

All silliness aside, I really owe the entire collection of TSRAA creators at TSR a debt of eternal gratitude. Without all of you, I would NEVER have been able to even START creating the way I do, let alone be promoted to Select Artist and then Featured artist a few months later! I get such inspiration from even looking at your creations and imaging how I would like them used in a room, and that's what makes my Lots come alive to such an extent that I get so many compliments, when really--TSRAA deserves ALL the compliments, utterly and truly. *Bows down before all of you with love*

I also want to give a direct BIG thank you to some of my largest fonts of support and inspiration: TSRAA artists Ziggy28 and Jomsims, who were my two very first Bookmarked artists that I chose when I came to TSR and totally fell in LOVE with at first sight. I love you, your works, and your continued contributions, with all my heart.

Also, to all of the other artists I am continually Bookmarking, I am such a HUGE fan--forgive all of my often senseless gushing on your creations download pages! ^-^ I just get very excited when I see something new that I really like! My Downloads folder is busting at the seams because of all of you!

And a final very appreciative Thank You to the very few of you who have Gifted me at my Murfeel page at the Store! I really can't describe how touched I am that you would actually GIVE me such a valuable present--you know who you are, and I am always just stunned when I get a new Gift; pleasure mixed with pain that I am so broke that can't get anything at the Store myself, and for you to help me to such an extent, just so that I can keep creating happily, REALLY means a lot to me--you guys really redefine the saying Putting Your Money Where Your Mouth Is!, and the only way I know how to repay you is to just keep creating!

I hope in my new position as a Featured Artist I can give you all above and beyond what you expected from me as a Select Artist! I am told that I deserve it, so I really hope I don't let anyone down! Elle Lauren

Leave Requests Here

As most of you should know--I am always open to Requests. My favorite types of Requests are for making Sims and Patterns for people, but I don't mind doing Lot/Object/etc Requests either, though they tend to take (a lot) longer to complete, as I have my own Creations Schedule to keep (I'll never post what wickedness I'm up to--it's a surprise! :D LoL). I have decided to let people leave Requests in these blog messages. It will be easier for me to keep track of projects people want done this way, as I need to flush out my PMs folder PRONTO, before it fills up. DOs: So, leave your requests in a post below! I like getting links to pictures online so that I have some idea as to what you all want from me, so try to include that in the Request. Even though I mostly stick to Historical/Fantasy creations, I don't mind doing Celebrity Sims at ALL, so those are 100% fine. Themes I am fine with: -Cultural -Historical (anything from prehistoric times all the way up to the Vintage era (no later than the 1940s)) -Scientific (Steampunk through Futuristic) -Fantasy and Horror DON'Ts: The one thing I don't do, however, are 'Contemporary' lots--bleh. If you just want some regular modern home with the works that just looks nice, or a plain Starter Home or whatever, I am NOT the one to ask, lol! Same goes with asking for Model sims--Celebrities are fine, but I won't just make 'A pretty sim man or woman, please!?' NO. Also, don't Request anything that will force me to have to use something from an EP or SP--I don't have any, pfft! *weeping internally* Don't expect your Request, if I accept/consider it, to be finished right away, sadly. As I said, I have my own Schedule I keep, and though I tinker with it on occassion it takes time to create things, so waiting is not an option. And remember: keep your Requests PG-13 (so we don't get banned)!

Quick Tip if the Launcher Won't Install Files

In addition to the other advice I gave in my last post, sometimes it's not anything wrong with anything at all. Sometimes TSR, especially if you download something as a sims3pack, botches up the download, and you'll end up with a dud file. :( When you put it into the Launcher, instead of seeing a proper thumbnail, all you'll see is a brown box--you'll know it when you see it: TRUST. ;) 9 times out of 10, if you try to install anything showing up as a brown box in the Launcher, the installation will FAIL. But don't despair! Just go back and try again--this time, try to dl the desired item as a ZIP file, NOT a sims3pack. Extract the ZIP file wherever you need it, and reinstall the sims3pack(s) within. This time, the installation SHOULD work. ;) This happens to me when I download things at LEAST twice a day, and dl-ing the file as ZIPs instead has ALWAYS worked for me. ;)

Happy Simming! :)  

Problems Installing My Lots & Sims

I have recieved a few complaints during my time here at TSR that my Lots fail to install with the Launcher. I find this very disturbing. I have had some people test my lots in-game with 100% success, so I know the files aren't BROKEN or anything, but when others tell me that they don't work, I get very confused.  As of November 2011 I only have the WORLD ADVENTURES, AMBITIONS and LATE NITE EPs, and NO SPs at all, so any lots of mine dated BEFORE November 2011 do NOT require ANY EPs or SPs. Therefore, the problem clearly lies with who has certain CC properly installed, and who doesn't. With lots made ater November 2011, you may need to update your game to the latest patch or game EP I have to get them to appear. As of March 2012 I am currently using Patch Update 1.29, so as to avoid all of the social crap nonsense going on with Showtime.

1. ) PACKAGE FILES: as I ALWAYS say on my Downloads pages: You NEED to install the Extra CC Not Included files BEFORE you install my Lots and Sims into your Launcher, or it won't work! Download ALL of EA's FREE sets and things, including Riverview, at The Store if the frakking Launcher keeps telling you you're missing something.

When I list Package files I use in my creations, you MUST follow the links I give you, and download EVERYTHING I tell you to. The Launcher cannot read Package files, so you must already have the Package files in your Packages folder under Mods (under Documents/Electronic Arts/The Sims 3/Mods/Packages). If you don't know what a Package file or Mods folder is, go here to learn what to do: http://modthesims.info/wiki.php?title=Sims_3:Installing_Package_Files . DO NOT try to install my Lots or Sims creations in the Launcher without having FIRST put all the necessary Package files in your Packages folder. DO NOT.

2. ) STORE STUFF (RIVERVIEW): Riverview is a MUST. Register your Base Game at EA's TS3 site, and download the world--it's FREE (thank goodness). A lot of CC I use on my landscapes comes from Riverview--stuff like the wood logs and the scarecrow, especially.

2b.) STORE STUFF (WORLDS): I currently have Barnacle Bay, Hidden Springs and Lunar Lakes installed. There is exclusive CC that comes with these worlds that I may or may not use, so if you think something is missing, it might be from one of these 3 Store Worlds.

3. ) STORE STUFF (FREEBIES): As I said above, I recommend that you download it ALL. Any and everything Free at The Store: GET IT. I did, and I may or may not use any of these CC objects/clothes in my creations. Sometimes I use them without even realizing it, and TSR does not always list what is included in the creations, I have come to realize. If you don't know what is being offered freely, this is a good site to see everything all at once, and then go to the Store and get them: http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/456640.page

3b.) STORE STUFF (FREEBIES--ACHIEVEMENTS and MYSTERY BUNDLES): I learned at Mod the Sims a few weeks/months back that it was possible to get free things at The Store by uploading your sim Memories to the website. Eager for anything my broke behind didn't have to pay for, I started uploading my Memories to My Studio, and sure enough I received a lot of cool things from EA, which are all listed here: http://crinrict-help.blogspot.com/2011/05/news-memories-and-sims-3-store.html so be sure to Upload your Memories, folks, so you can get the freebies, too! ^0^ Also, a few months ago EA started including a few TSM to TS3 conversions as Mystery Bundle Prizes for buying simpoint bundles at the Store. I have them ALL. You can see images and learn more about Mystery Items here: http://simsvip.com/?p=3877

4.) STORE STUFF (PAY): I won't name individual files, but I'll list Store Sets I own that I might use stuff from: Mediterranean Life, Viva Las Vegas Living, Regency Arcade, Olympian Physique, Morrocco Mystique, Buccaneer's Bounty, Hacienda Luxury, Indulgent Living, Zen Again, Asian Fusion, Old Town Starter, Worldly Goodies; Adrenaline Rush, Transportation to the Future, Pushin Pedals, Speedy Styles, ALL Futureshock, More Magic, Steampunk (plus Return and Kitchen), ALL Street Couture, Through the Spyglass Bedroom, Frontier Finds Living Room, ALL Faire Folk Life, Gothique Living and Sleeping, ALL Regal Living, Victorian Fashions, Complete Castle Kits, Tiki Living and Dining, Mid Century Fantasy Living, Killer Classics and Three Lakes, Boho Vintage Womens, ALL Jazz Age, Bayside Laundry and Kitchen, ALL Storybook.

5. ) EXCLUSIVE DOWNLOADS: I was lucky enough to snag a few downloads from the T-Mobile GetConnected promotion a few months ago, and got some things. The offer is no longer available, sadly: T-Mobile - Retro Record Player and T-Mobile - Music Arsenal.

So download all of these things, if you can. If you can't get the Sims Store Pay Items and Exclusive Content, then you can't use my lots, whether they're free or not, sorry :( ...at least, NOT VIA THE LAUNCHER. It won't work, so your only other option is to....

6. ) DELPHY's MULTI-EXTRACTOR as last minute rescue: Download my lots anyway, and then go to Mod the Sims and download Delphy's Multi-Extractor at http://www.modthesims.info/d/364038. This will allow you to turn any sims3pack into a package file, including lots and sims. Turn the lots/sims into a package file, and put it in your Library folder under Documents/Electronic Arts/The Sims 3/Library if it's a Lot, or the SavedSims folder if it's a Sim, and load the game--EASY! You now have my lot/sims!

If you still have problems, PLEASE: LET ME KNOW!!! I have over 400,000 people who downloaded my things so far, and I can count on both hands the people who told me that they had problems. If I don't know it's broken, HOW will I know to fix it?

I hate knowing that people are having problems with my things. :( It takes me so long to do lots (especially the Furnished ones--those are a pill) and I truly and utterly mean this: HAPPY SIMMING!

Elle

sorry for taking so long

I'm sorry if I took too long.  I have been a Wiccan, Episcobal, Christian, and Catholic all my life.  Schizophrenic and bipolar that I really am.  I hope things turn out to be better.  Leave me a comment and I'll be in touch.  ty